Mr. Tambling is a busy man. Alongside his Team Manager role for Verde, Duo and Cinema, he has a hectic family life to contend with and a host of sponsors to please.
He may be turning 30 this year but he’s certainly not showing any signs of slowing down. Martyn Tambling’s riding oozes style, speed and flow; kids from this barspin and tailwhip era should pay attention. Here he gives the lowdown of his firsts of 2012.
Age: 29
Living in: Saltash, Cornwall
Years riding: 17
Sponsors: Verde, Duo, Profile, DC shoes, Lifer BMX
Style or tricks? Little bit of both.
Music: Grunge
Favourite riding spot: Tartan Trails
Favourite rider(s): Then: Matt Hoffman, Jay Miron
Now: Dennis Enarson, Dave Thompson.
Favourite quote/advice/motto: Get on.
Interesting fact about yourself: I have a 5 month old son and a 4 year old daughter.
2011 highlight(s): Verde winning Ride To Glory.
First
Ride: 04/01/2012
Spot: Prime skate park.
People: Prime locals.
Trick: Ice to hard way 270 on a sub.
Case: Every time i ride haha.
Slam: Down rail to hard way 180
Injury/wound: Bruised hip, bad ankles.
Bike fail/break: Holding up good so far this year.
New trick/line: Manual to bars out .
Thing that scared you: Some of the stuff I’ve been filming for my Verde part.
Best edit you’ve seen this year: See video left.
Plans/goals for 2012: Work on pushing Verde, Duo and Cinema more in the UK.
Photo: Jonathan Williams
